Scallops with Lemon-Butter Sauce

Ingredients

• 1 lb. sea scallops
• 2 tablespoons flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper, divided
• 1 tablespoon olive oil or cooking oil
• 2 tablespoons butter, divided
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped parsley

Directions

1. Coat scallops in flour. Season with 1/4 teaspoon of salt and 1/8 teaspoon of pepper.
2. Cook scallops in 1 tablespoon oil and 1 tablespoon of the butter in large skillet over medium high heat for 2 minutes per side.
3. Remove scallops and add remaining butter, lemon juice, parsley, salt and pepper. Mix well.
4. Heat on low and serve sauce over scallops.